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Re: Tough driving
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:26:24 -0500
...I > >notice my van runs better and better as I approach sea level -- > more power > >and better MPG. I live at about 4500' and...
Re: Water Level Lights
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:16:30 -0400
...full (green) light appears to work anymore on my water tank level >indicator. They all worked up until sometime last year. Any simple fix...
Re: OK- here's a good one........What is that other little LED on the instrument cluster that never lights up?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 09:56:36 -0600
At 12:25 AM 4/3/02 -0500, you wrote: >the last monitors the oil level in the crankcase (red for low) and low...
Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 4 Jun 2004 10:52:36 -0400
...The fresh water tank level sensor in early Westies is also a resistive sensor. If you go somewhere with very soft water and fill...
Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 08:14:20 -0500
...I guess I should go into that or learn to ignore the flashing or replace level sensor part with a different circuit. > > Perhaps the...
Re: Oil overfill -- now what?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:32:27 -0700
...http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200475124_200475124 it's best to leave the oil level half way between the 2 marks on...
Coolant Level Red Light -- The Other Annoyance
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:30:23 EST
The coolant level led on my '85 is starting to get on my nerves. In January I drained my old coolant (green stuff), flushed...
Re: First long trip in 82 diesel - coolant temp?
Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:04:45 -0700
...Is the light behind the > coolant temp gauge for coolant level or coolant temperature? Maybe I should > have the cooling system 'pressure tested' for...
Re: Turbo overpressure
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:16:22 -0700
...So, in an > absolute vacuum the ECU will see 0 mbar - at sea level on an average day > you will see 1000mbar and at...
What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:11:47 -0900
...6) "I NEVER fill the crankcase oil level to the tip of the operating range on the dipstick. I always keep the oil level...
Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
...Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Air Filter, distributor, coil etc ___ _____ Oil level/color ___ _____ Power steering fluid level/color Electrical Systems ___ _____ Battery voltage ____________ volts, load test ___ _____ Alt...
Re: Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:15:47 EDT
...If there's too much coolant concentration, your control unit for that stupid cooland light will flash because it thinks that the coolant level...
Re: No lights from water tank level
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:43:55 -0400
...an 86 Westfalia, no light is showing from the water >> tank level sensor. The sensor was changed, no lights. Anyone has a clue on...
Re: Gurgling rad?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 30 May 2016 23:19:18 -0400
...Do you know where the coolant is leaking? It is not normal for the level to drop. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:49:59 -0400
...the overheat warning blinker in the temp gauge, a coolant level controller 191 919 376 or 191 919 376A, and a pair of stainless...
Re: Sometimes it does not ...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:22:58 -0700
The cheapo coolant level sensors are known to be unreliable right out of the box. I would try another to make sure. A German...
Re: top speed of syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:31:54 -0400
...It can eeasily maintain 90 MPH on level road. The problem with this is the motor is red lining on the tach. Oh, I...
Re: Coolant Leak around Sensor in Reservoir DO NOT FEAR
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:06:25 EST
...If you look on the side of tank there is a MIN level indicated. If it goes below this then air can might be...
Re: spring boosters for leveling van?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 10:32:39 -0600
...anyway, they go in the springs > and i would think they could level my sagging vans > rear end. they were only five bucks and...
Re: Oil pressure on a long trip
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:28:14 -0400
...The oil will stay cooler with the level between the marks. The upper mark is not the engine oil full level, but the Maximum...
Re: FS: '87 Westy w/ 2.0L golf inline motor conversion from Fast Forward on e...
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 06:25:47 EDT
...lifts bed level so it's he same height as the revised level caused by installing an inline-4 at the closer to vertical...
Re: noise reduction
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:39:39 -0500
...accept this seal, ony to find they have the same noise levels thay had before. I have them in my 90 Carat and it...
5 speed trans full fill amount?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 08:36:32 -0700
...right now, so I made the engine oil pan level), and the oil level is still about 1/2 to 3/4" below the...
Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:11:20 -0400
>> Hey, I just ask the questions. What the listees do with them isn't my responsibility. << Every question is important, Jack, but yours are...
Manual trans -- note to self:
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:38:55 -0500
a) Do not attempt to measure gear oil level while van is up on ramps at the rear. b) Especially whilst wearing a welding...
Exp Mechanic Needed DC Area, PT
Historical mailing list
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 08:19:26 EST
...We need excellence, patience, and very high levels of creativity. You set your hourly rate. Mechanically inclined listmembers welcome. Cool job.
Coolant tank
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 12:58:58 -0500
...I also need the coolant level sensor. Any one has a spare tank to sell I would appreciate a response. Colin The Bronze Brick...
Bus depot
Historical mailing list - radish150
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 18:44:04 -0700
...Ken W's thing is smaller, but his knowledge level is very high. Mark...
Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:15:37 -0800
Why not use regular coil spring adjusters?? Not a sublime way to attack the problem, but as they say, different strokes for different folks...
2.1L oil light and warning buzzer problem...???
Historical mailing list
Mon, 5 May 2003 01:30:52 EDT
can old oil be a cause of making the oil pressure warning light and buzzer come on on the 2.1L?? oil level fine...
Cooling System performance at altitude
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:28:11 -0700
If one has a 15psi cap will the coolant boil at a lower temperature at 7500 feet than at sea level. Same problem as...
Re: Colant expantion
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:11:58 -0700
...As you state, the coolant level in the recovery tank returns to the Max mark after cool-down. Wow, the Orange Color must be...
Re: Porta potty go boom
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 12 May 2005 17:57:22 -0700
...Go from sea level to about 6,000 to 7,000 feet and even with no major temp change you can get some 'surprising...
Re: Vancouver sightings - & an OR Uni-Mog
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Nov 2006 19:13:19 +0000
...Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many nested levels of files were found. For more information on antivirus tips and technology...
Re: Where's the coolant relay on a diesel vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:45:54 -0800
Only the 83 and later diesels have the coolant level circuit. The "43" relay is well hidden in all 83-85 models, up under...
Re: Air in cooling system....or is this normal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:33:48 -0600
Did you not check the Coolant Reservoir level just to the left of the overflow tank? If the over flow tank is up, and...
Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:45:04 -0500
...The coolant level warning is a secondary feature that was added later on some VW models such as Vanagons. That is where they went...
Re: 85' GL Pesky Coolant Light has a life of it's own
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:15:27 -0700
...If so, it's the sensor." if I read that right, you are saying jumpered level sensor connectors ..the two in the plug, will...
Re: What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 01:09:59 EST
...I always keep the oil level between the bottom of > the operating range and 1/4 up from the bottom. This lowered my oil...
Re: Friday Story
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 May 2007 21:14:49 -0400
...The effect of more oil when parked on a slope may be equal to parking on level ground with correct oil level. Yes, it...
Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:17:14 -0800
...If you knew what the brake fluid level was before this happened, check and see if it's dropped. A small leak internally on...
Re: Dead (almost) in the garage
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:57:23 -0400
...Reconnected the battery (green diode indicated a good charge), oil > and coolant levels good. > > Turned the key and heard the fuel pump kick in...
Re: Auto tranny fluid level
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:13:47 -0400
...I checked the owners manual which says > it should be warm (not hot or cold) when checking the automatic > transmissions fluid level, but it...
Re: EV at 100 mph?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:09:39 -0700
...Most of my touring has been at high elevations (4000-11,300' above sea level) at sea level higher speeds are sure. I cruise...
Propane Gauges
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Mon, 16 May 2005 02:40:43 -0400
...http://www.barbecue-store.com/magneticgaslevelindicator.htm you can also find them on ebay by searching for "propane level". Gud Luk, tabe johnson/87...
Re: Backup lights not working all the time
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 18:43:17 -0500
Low coolant level. Yes the warning light and buzzer did come on. Now I know about that part of the system warning etc. Wow...
Re: Horn
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Sun, 5 Nov 2006 19:54:56 -0800
high level of cool?... but not friendly?... what horn do you think arnold's hair stylist would own? what about that horn on van...
Re: use of airbags to level van, spare tire, auto trans
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:50:49 -0700
...I have been running 75 tires in the rear > and 65's > in the back to keep my van level. I'm going to...
Re: Strange water temp happenings
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 10:32:18 -0700
Thanks for all the help! Investigation of the expansion tank revealed telltale deposits around the coolant level sensor. Since when I had the system...
HELP NEEDED - Cooling System Flushing
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 02:16:28 -0500
...The coolant level in the expansion tank dropped to just below the level of the top large coolant hose, but would not drop any...
Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:00:49 -0500
...Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter Hi all. Changed the oil on my 2.1 WBX installing a Mann W...
Re: ATF and Final Drive
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 18:25:41 -0500
...However, the ATF level is always just fine. So does the dipstick for the ATF not reflect the level in the final drive? I...
Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:06:47 -0700
...Measure > > the height difference between the water level in the 2 sides. The > > difference is supposed to be 11". > > > > You need to have a...
Re: coolant leak story
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:38:10 -0800
...it. > So I figure .. > it 'could' be a genuine low coolant level warning ..and temp is still OK > as there's enough coolant to...
Re: Late night - blinking light
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:09:54 -0400
...If the first thing is the problem (low coolant level), the second thing (actual hot temperature), where there is redundancy may be averted. So...
Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:49:24 -0500
...1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms I just got my Rebuilt Engine back in my automatic 88 wolfsburg...
Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 08:00:01 -0500
They will not level the van. I have these installed. They only lift 1/4" when inflated to the maximum rated pressure. This is...
Re: spring boosters for leveling van?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 08:32:20 -0700
...spring boosters for leveling van? <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>>i was wandering around an autozone the other nite and <DIV></DIV>>happened...
Coolant level changes day to day
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:36:08 -0500
...well i sorta watch the coolant level and oil for that matter and have found that the coolant one time will be low (cold...
Re: Rear shocks/springs question
Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 11:23:14 EST
...If the van were level or sloped the opposite way the blood all flows to your head when you sleep and you wake up...